The REST Model: Unlock Creativity and Innovation in Indian Business
Most Indian professionals were never taught a structured framework for creative thinking. The REST Model — Relax, Explore, Synthesize, Transform — changes that. Here's how to move from ordinary ideas to extraordinary ones at work.
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By Avinash Chate — Maharashtra’s #1 Corporate Trainer & Motivational Speaker. Published 2026-05-28.